Richard Li Yang Chen
About Richard Li Yang Chen
Richard Li Yang Chen is the Director of Data Science at Flexport, specializing in analytics, operations research, and big data.
Current Role at Flexport
Richard Li Yang Chen currently serves as the Director of Data Science at Flexport in San Francisco, California. He has held this position since January 2019. In this role, he leads global planning, pricing, and revenue management science initiatives. His work at Flexport involves managing complex data-driven projects and driving strategic decisions in the transportation and logistics sector.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Before joining Flexport, Richard Li Yang Chen worked as a Senior Research Scientist at Amazon from 2017 to 2019. During his time at Amazon, he was involved in Planning Research and Optimization Science, based in Palo Alto, California. His responsibilities included developing and implementing advanced algorithms and optimization techniques to improve Amazon's planning processes.
Tenure at Sandia National Laboratories
Richard Li Yang Chen spent seven years at Sandia National Laboratories as Principal Member of Technical Staff from 2010 to 2017. In this position, he contributed to various technical projects and initiatives in Livermore, California. His role involved significant research and development activities, focusing on operational efficiencies and technological advancements.
Educational Background and Academic Achievements
Richard Li Yang Chen holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley. His academic background provides a strong foundation in analytics, operations research, and industrial engineering.
Early Career and Internships
Throughout his career, Richard Li Yang Chen has gained diverse industry experience. He worked as a Graduate Student Summer Associate at RAND Corporation and a CIEG Summer Intern at the University of California, San Diego, both in 2008. Earlier in his career, he held positions such as Development Manager at TenFold Corporation and Industrial Engineer at Tefen in the San Francisco Bay Area.